What should the nurse stress to a post-hip replacement patient in quadriceps setting exercises?

a. Push knee down to mattress and raise heel off the bed
b. Flex knee and extend foot
c. Adduct leg and flex foot
d. Lift leg and heel off the bed


ANS: A
Pushing the knee down into the mattress and raising the heel will strengthen the quadriceps muscles.

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A woman's family members are present when the nurse arrives for a postpartum and newborn home visit. What should the nurse do?

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The nurse provides teaching for a patient who has a ventricular dysrhythmia who is prescribed acebutolol (Spectral) 200 mg twice daily. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

a. "Diuretics may decrease the effectiveness of this drug." b. "Dizziness, nausea, and vomiting indicate a severe reaction." c. "I should eat fruits and vegetables to increase potassium intake." d. "I should not stop taking this drug abruptly to avoid palpitations."

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Who solves technical challenges?

a. Employees b. Leaders and followers c. Leaders d. The organization

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